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<blockquote data-quote="bluenoser" data-source="post: 59831" data-attributes="member: 6351">Hi there.Well I'll tell you straight off that I'm terrified of heights so I'll admit to never having been on a balloon ride! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />However, I would be inclined to do just the opposite of what you're considering and take a longer reach lens.&nbsp; Ideally you'd like to bring along 1 wider angle lens (your 18-55 would be fine) and another with far more reach to get tighter shots of the mountains and the interesting terrain features.&nbsp; If you are taking off in the wee-hours of the morning, then light will be a challenge and you'll need a faster lens than your 18-55 (or you'll certainly need a flash at that hour).&nbsp; Also - I'm not sure how many people are going on that balloon ride but I've read that for photographers - either be one of the first ones in or the last ones in so you can guarantee a spot along the edge of the basket for the best shooting vantage point! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Have fun!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="bluenoser, post: 59831, member: 6351"] Hi there. Well I'll tell you straight off that I'm terrified of heights so I'll admit to never having been on a balloon ride! :) However, I would be inclined to do just the opposite of what you're considering and take a longer reach lens. Ideally you'd like to bring along 1 wider angle lens (your 18-55 would be fine) and another with far more reach to get tighter shots of the mountains and the interesting terrain features. If you are taking off in the wee-hours of the morning, then light will be a challenge and you'll need a faster lens than your 18-55 (or you'll certainly need a flash at that hour). Also - I'm not sure how many people are going on that balloon ride but I've read that for photographers - either be one of the first ones in or the last ones in so you can guarantee a spot along the edge of the basket for the best shooting vantage point! :) Have fun! [/QUOTE]

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